Roger McGuinn, founder and frontman of the Byrds, is a true music pioneer whose fearless experimentation helped shape modern rock. Blending the rock energy of the 1960s with the folk influences of artists like Bob Dylan, he helped create the genre of folk rock and later influenced the rise of country rock. With his signature 12-string Rickenbacker sound and iconic hits like “Mr. Tambourine Man,” “Turn! Turn! Turn!” and “Eight Miles High,” McGuinn delivers an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling.

https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2026-2027-season/roger-mcguinn.htm

Kings Return is a Dallas-based a cappella quartet renowned for pushing vocal boundaries with smooth harmonies. Its genre-blending style weaves together gospel, jazz, R&B, and classical influences. Originally discovered through viral stairwell performances, the group has since earned a Grammy nomination and a devoted following. With every note, King's Return brings warmth, precision, and a powerful sense of soul to the stage.

https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2026-2027-season/kings-return-26-27.htm

Sugar Skull! A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure is a touring bilingual and bicultural musical for young audiences and families that uses traditional regional music and dance from Mexico to tell the story of twelve-year-old Vita Flores. Vita thinks her family has gone loco planning a celebration for deceased loved ones. Why throw a party for the dead? But when a spirited candy skeleton suddenly springs to life, Vita finds herself on a magical, musical journey to unravel the true meaning of Día de Muertos.

https://arts.pepperdine.edu/events/2026-2027-season/sugar-skull.htm